Sharjah Police comfort traumatised boy after near-miss traffic incident

Sharjah: Sharjah Police helped restore a sense of safety and comfort to a 7-year-old boy who was left severely shaken after a near-miss traffic incident in the eastern city of Khor Fakkan.

According to Colonel Dr Waleed Khamis Al Yamahi, Director of Khor Fakkan Comprehensive Police Station, the child was gripped by intense fear and psychological distress after a speeding vehicle ran a red light as he attempted to cross at a pedestrian walkway.

Though physically unharmed, the emotional impact was significant—so much so that the boy refused to leave his home in the aftermath.

Responding to a distress call from the child’s mother, police officers visited the family’s home and provided psychological support through calm, reassuring conversation. Officers also gave the boy small symbolic gifts and took him on an escorted outing to help rebuild his confidence and ease his trauma.

“The goal was to restore the child’s sense of safety and rebuild his confidence in his environment,” said Colonel Al Yamahi. “We wanted him to feel the presence of a protective force that cares for his well-being.”

The incident, he added, underscores Sharjah Police’s commitment to community-oriented policing, particularly when it comes to children. “Psychological interventions are a key part of our approach to fostering trust and emotional security within society,” he noted.

Alongside supporting the child, Sharjah Police took legal action against the motorist who had violated traffic laws by dangerously running a red light. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Authorities stressed the wider impact of such reckless behaviour—not just the risk of physical harm, but the lasting psychological effects on vulnerable individuals.

Colonel Al Yamahi highlighted the importance of responsible driving, especially near pedestrian crossings, and urged all motorists to prioritise public safety by adhering to traffic rules.

“Endangering lives, particularly those of children, not only risks tragedy but also erodes their fundamental sense of safety in public spaces,” he said.